Meets the second to last Tuesday of the month, 7:00 PM – Council Chambers, City Hall

The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. At the initial formation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, 3 members shall serve a 1-year term, 3 will serve a 2-year term, and 3 will serve a 3-year term. After the initial term, all members appointed shall serve for a term of three (3) years.

All hearings conducted by said Board shall be open to the public. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings showing the vote of each member upon every question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall also keep records of its hearings and other official actions. Findings of fact shall be included in the minutes of each case of a requested variation, and the reasons for recommending or denying such variation shall be specified.

The Powers of the Planning and Zoning Commission appeals are listed in Ordinance No. 10-3277 – Galesburg Municipal Code, Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter 152, Development Ordinance, Section 152.016 C).